Crews tackle bonfire that had 'become out of control' in Taplow

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08:59PM, Tuesday 05 August 2025

Crews tackle bonfire that had 'become out of control' in Taplow

Firefighters tackled a bonfire that had 'become out of control' in Taplow on Sunday evening.

Crews from Maidenhead and Beaconsfield fire stations attended the scene in Hill Farm Road, alongside an officer.

The bonfire measured approximately ten metres by three metres.

Firefighters used two hose reel jets to put out the fire.

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